LIS Technologies Inc. (“LIST” or “the Company”), a proprietary developer of advanced laser technology and the only USA-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment company, today announced that Ryan Norton has joined the Company as its Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Ryan Norton is an engineer with a background in mechanical and optomechanical design and analysis for both R&D and commercial products. His experience spans research, design and analysis of downhole drilling and laser tools, surface equipment and electronics packaging for space.
Figure 1 – LIS Technologies Inc. Appoints Ryan Norton as its Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
During his time at Foro Energy, Ryan played a pivotal role in developing high-power laser tools for the energy sector. He led the design and testing of various groundbreaking optomechanical systems like the world’s first high power optical slip ring and novel hard rock laser drilling systems using both gases and fluids. He also worked on various other technologies such as high-performance nozzles, fiber optic connectors and high-pressure laser windows. His work has resulted in multiple patents related to high-power laser energy transfer and drilling technologies.
Ryan holds a B.S. in Engineering with a Mechanical concentration and a minor in Mathematics from LeTourneau University.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Ryan to LIS Technologies at this key junction,” said Christo Liebenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of LIS Technologies Inc. “His expertise will be instrumental as we move into the next phases of CRISLA development, and he will play a key part in facilitating the demonstration activities essential to CRISLA’s growth and expansion.”
In his role, Ryan will support the development of mechanical solutions that drive advancement in the Company’s proprietary CRISLA-3G laser isotope separation technology, which was recently evaluated and determined to meet all elements required for a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4.
“LIS Technologies is broadening its capabilities and assembling a team equipped with the knowledge and expertise to be a leading innovator in the space,” said Jay Yu, Executive Chairman and President of LIS Technologies Inc. “Engaging key professionals like Ryan is vital to sustaining our growth trajectory and I welcome him to the team.”